‘American Pickers’ crew returning to Ohio

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Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz, and their team are excited to return to Ohio, and are planning to film episodes of the hit series “American Pickers” throughout Ohio, with filming scheduled for this summer.

“American Pickers” is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique “picking” on The History Channel. The hit show follows Wolfe and Fritz, two of the most skilled pickers in the business, as they hunt for America’s most valuable antiques — from motorcycles, classic cars and bicycles, to one-of-a-kind vintage memorabilia (click here for a flyer).

As they hit the back roads from coast to coast, Mike and Frank continue their mission to recycle America by rescuing forgotten relics and giving them a new lease on life, while learning a thing or two about American history along the way.

“American Pickers” is looking for leads and would love to explore Ohioans’ buried treasure. They are on the hunt for characters with interesting and unique items. Some of what they look for: vintage bicycles, toys, unusual radios, movie memorabilia, advertising, military items, folk art, early firefighting equipment, vintage musical equipment, automotive items, and clothing. They are always excited to find things they’ve never seen before and learn the story behind it.

If area residents or someone they know has a large, private collection send the person’s name, phone number, location, and description of the collection with photos to: americanpickers@cineflix.com or call 855-old-rust.